"GRANT PROPOSAL WRITER"

GRANT PROPOSAL WRITER

Posting Number: SRGV8568
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Brownsville, Texas
Department: College of Liberal Arts
FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job:
Responsible for the development, writing, and editing of assigned grant proposals and reports. Provides and coordinates assistance in identifying and developing funding sources to support existing and planned program activities.

Description of Duties:
• Researches and identifies, government, private, corporate and/or foundation funding prospects.
• Generates proposals and supporting documents following agency guidelines in response to requests for proposals or as part of solicitation strategy.
• Ensures the timely submission of grant proposals.
• Provides professional support throughout the grant development and submission process, including coordination, editing, and document preparation.
• Coordinates pre-award activities, including funding identification, proposal preparation, budget development, and compliance review to ensure alignment with university and sponsor guidelines.
• Maintains and implements funding calendar activities, including cultivation activities.
• Edits reports for government, foundations and/or other funders.
• Acts as a liaison with program staff in different University departments.
• Identifies funding opportunities and new program areas to match institutional priorities, using research tools.
• Ensures that all proposals are compliant with university policy and collaborates with the Office of Sponsored Programs when appropriate.
• May engage with program officers at different organizations to solicit invitations to submit proposals.
• Assists in the planning and development of special projects associated with grant submissions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:
General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:
Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree in English, Communication, or related field from an accredited university.

Preferred Education:
N/A

Licenses/Certifications:
None.

Required Experience:
Three (3) years of related work experience with a proven track record in grant writing and program development.

Preferred Experience:
Experience in higher education setting; experience collaborating with researchers across liberal arts disciplines, particularly in the humanities and social sciences; and experience working with interdisciplinary teams.

Equipment:
Standard office equipment.

Working Conditions:
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; ability to work weekends and/or evenings as needed; regular travel is required within the Lower Rio Grande Valley and occasional out of town travel.

Other:
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse settings; demonstrated grant research skills, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; excellent command of the English language; a willingness to think critically and act independently in those tasks delegated to their care; proficiency in computer applications, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and a proven record of developing grant proposals for a range of funders, including federal agencies (e.g., NSF, NEH) and private foundations.

Physical Capabilities: N/A
Employment Category: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date: 10/03/2025
Grant Funded Position: No